Over 420 earthquakes recorded in the Spanish province of Granada since Saturday, tremors expected to continue
Over 420 earthquakes recorded in Granada, Spain, since Saturday, with experts warning of continued seismic activity.
Lavrov: Russia may consider Britain as a party to the war in Ukraine
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says Russia may view Britain’s direct strikes on its territory as participation in the Ukraine war, amid UK drone supply warnings.
IAEA found ‘several tons of nuclear materials’ at an undeclared site in Syria
UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi reports several tons of nuclear material found at an undeclared Syrian site, with Syrian officials saying it poses no danger and will remain under Damascus’ control.
ILO: Share of women in Afghanistan’s labor market drops to 5.1% after Taliban’s return
The Taliban returned to power in August 2021 amid the withdrawal of U.S.
Inflation in Venezuela reached 576% per year, becoming the highest in Latin America
Venezuela’s inflation hit 576% in July 2026, the highest in Latin America, amid new rental laws and earthquake recovery.
UAE urges population to immediately seek safe places due to ‘missile threats’
The UAE warned citizens on August 18 to move to the nearest safe, protected facility amid missile threats and clarified that any noises are from air‑defence interceptions. The statement also condemned Iran’s attack on ADNOC-linked vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
Quebec separatist party to postpone independence referendum until Trump’s term ends
This means that a PQ government will not put the independence question to a vote before January 20, 2029, when Trump’s term ends.
EU hopes Iceland referendum will boost support for bloc’s expansion
Iceland, a member of NATO, already has access to the EU’s single market through the European Economic Area.
Trump voted by mail in Florida Republican primaries despite opposing ‘corrupt’ mail‑in voting
This happened despite the fact that Trump has repeatedly criticized mail‑in voting and called for limiting its use ahead of the midterm elections in November.
Trump’s envoy condemned Israel’s strike on Syria: “unnecessary escalation”
Trump’s Syrian envoy denounced Israeli airstrikes as an unnecessary escalation, highlighting ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and Israel over regional policy and peace plans.